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OET-RV 1 TIM Chapter 3

OET1 TIM 3 ©

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3:1Qualities of assembly overseers

3This is a trustworthy saying: ‘If anyone is aspiring to be an overseer, then it’s a good task that he’s desiring.’ 2So it’s fitting that an overseer be above reproach,[ref] be the husband of one wife, sober, sensible, respectable, hospitable, a good teacher, 3not dependent on alcohol or greedy or a bully, but rather gentle, peace-loving, 4a good, dignified leader in his own home and in disciplining his children. 5(If someone doesn’t know how to lead his own household, how could he take care of God’s assembly?) 6He mustn’t be a new believer, because that might lead him to becoming proud, and from there to fall into the devil’s judgement. 7It’s also fitting for him to have a good reputation with those outside the assembly, so that he doesn’t end up getting mocked, and from there falling into the devil’s trap.

3:8Qualities of assembly helpers (or deacons/ministers)

8Similarly helpers in the assembly should also be dignified, should only speak the truth, shouldn’t be greedy or addicted to wine, 9and should cling to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10Once they’ve proven themselves to be without any misconduct, then let them be working in the assembly. 11Their wives, too, should be dignified, should only speak the truth, and should be sober and faithful in everything they do. 12These helpers in the assembly should be husbands of one wife, and should lead their children and their households well. 13Those helpers who serve well will earn a good reputation for themselves and increase in confidence in their faith in Yeshua the messiah.

3:14The announcement of God of truth

14I am writing all this to you in the hope that I can come soon, 15but if I get delayed, at least you’ll know how to organise God’s household—that is the assembly of the living God—which is the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16But yes, this godliness is quite a mystery: he appeared in a body, was declared innocent by the spirit, was seen by messengers, was preached among the nations, was believed in around the world, and then was taken up to heaven to be honoured.


3:2-7: Tit 1:6-9.

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